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title: "East Dorset District Scout Council — check charity number 301230 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is East Dorset District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 301230. Education/training charity based in Poole. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-dorset-district-scout-council
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:57:12.118Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

East Dorset District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 301230) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £60,153 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about East Dorset District Scout Council?

Registered charity number

301230

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Poole

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£60,153

Website

[eastdorsetscouts.org.uk](https://eastdorsetscouts.org.uk/)

## What does East Dorset District Scout Council do?

COORDINATES ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS OF FOURTEEN SCOUT GROUPS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION FOR THE SCOUTING MOVEMENT

## What causes is East Dorset District Scout Council registered for?

Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Dorset District Scout Council yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Dorset District Scout Council is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is East Dorset District Scout Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. East Dorset District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 301230) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is East Dorset District Scout Council's charity number?

East Dorset District Scout Council's charity number is 301230. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 301230?

Search 301230 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does East Dorset District Scout Council do?

COORDINATES ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS OF FOURTEEN SCOUT GROUPS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION FOR THE SCOUTING MOVEMENT

Does East Dorset District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Dorset District Scout Council. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to East Dorset District Scout Council?

East Dorset District Scout Council's website is https://eastdorsetscouts.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/301230).